Proven Features

MerCruiser’s engineers take great care to integrate technology into its engines that can generate proven advantages in test after test. MerCruiser’s 3.0L sterndrives gain from many such innovations, including Mercury’s exclusive Engine Guardian, which senses potential problems and virtually eliminates the chance for engine or drive damage from overheating, low oil pressure or low drive lubricant. Another, Mercury’s SmartCraft system, delivers information regarding critical engine functions, such as fuel usage and RPM, in an easy-to-read display at the helm.

Built for the Long Haul

MerCruiser’s 3.0L sterndrives feature numerous design elements to help put your mind at ease and bolster your engine’s long-term reliability. The 3.0L has been a favorite sterndrive engine choice for years thanks to its low-maintenance upkeep and classic dependability over the long run, no matter how you choose to spend your time on the water.

Alpha One Drive

The most popular sterndrive in the world. Single/twin applications up to 65 mph for gas engines up to 300 hp

The Alpha® One drive earned the title of “world’s most popular sterndrive” because it delivers reliable performance in a value package. reliable performance means more family fun year after year without missing a beat. Alpha One drives slice through the water with an efficient hydrodynamic profile producing very little drag. And, because of the Alpha drive’s many maintenance-free features, you’ll enjoy a worry free ownership experience.